I am supported in a variety of ways in my personal life. First and foremost, I am supported by God. My faith gives me a great deal of strength and comfort.
My family is very supportive. They are verbally encouraging. My children and husband support me by doing housework and running errands when I am tired. They buy me presents and take me places We have fun on trips. We read books and discuss them. They give me foot rubs and back rubs. They call me daily or send me little text messages. My girls plan meals and bake. They often grocery shop. My husband takes care of our home and property, as well as our two dogs and four vehicles. He can and does fix anything and everything that breaks or doesn't work. He gives me advice when I need to take the van to the shop or can't make a decision. He works two full-time jobs and supports me financially. My girls and I would not be where we are without his generosity and kindness.
My family also supports me emotionally and spiritually, They attend services with me and engage in meaningful conversations about life, faith and life after death. They encourage me when I am down and compliment me when I do good things. My girls depend upon me for help, and that makes me feel needed and wanted - like I have real purpose and meaning in my life. They tell me I am smart and are proud of me. My husband constantly tells me how beautiful I am. My husband and children have never raised their voice to me. They don't fight with me, but rather ask me to sit down and have discussions with them when things aren't going so well.
I have a large network of friends that I can call on at a moment's notice. They are always there for me, again, emotionally, socially and even financially. My daughter battled cancer for 8 years, and our church, friends and family all raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to ease our financial burden.
My colleagues at work support me in teaching. We plan cooperatively, and are a team. We give each other verbal encouragement and help each other by taking on duties when someone is absent. I can go to any one of these teachers and ask for something, and they will deliver. My administrators, secretaries and support staff are all a great help and encouragement. I could not do my job effectively without their support.
My doctor supports me in my physical health. He is there when I need him. He can make a diagnosis, write a prescription or refer me to a specialist. It is a real comfort knowing that an expert can help me stay in good health.
God, through the Bible, gives me emotional encouragement and support. He gives me lessons for living the best life and practical ways to deal with hurt, anger or frustration. I often turn to scripture when I need to uplifted or make a decision.
Walden University is currently supporting my efforts to want to further my career. I am engaged in a course and pursuing my master's in Early Childhood Education: Teaching and Cultural Diversity. I have many resources at my disposal with which to research, learn and grow as an educator. I also have very knowledgeable professors and colleagues that support my efforts. I also have a great deal of professional development opportunities which support me in my career, as well.
If I did not have my husband, I can't imagine what life would be like. Yesterday, I attended the funeral of a friend's husband. She woke up last Sunday and he was dead. She is just 5 years older than me. Charlie is my mainstay. I don't function well when I don't have him around. He used to travel with work, and actually worked in another state once for almost a year. I felt very alone. Charlie is my rock. He can take care of anything and everything that I cannot. He makes me feel loved more than any other person alive. He trusts me and depends upon me. He is a faithful, loyal, godly husband. He is a fantastic father to my two girls. He is so great, in fact, that at 19 and 23, they are not yet interested in young men or dating. They compare every man they meet to their father and no one has measured up yet. Without Charlie I would lose 3/4 of my income. I would lose the emotional and physical support as well. I would lose my best friend and the world would lose a great man!
